Monday, 17.11.2025, 14:00-19:00, Executive Campus University of St.Gallen
Introduction
What is impact, market overview, overview of the program, ground rules
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Markus Schmid, Prof. Dr. Julian Kölbel, University of St.Gallen
The Investor’s Guide to Impact
Key Mechanisms, evidence, and limitations, impact card game
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Florian Heeb, Goethe University Frankfurt
Career Reflection
What is my personal impact? What could be my personal impact?
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Julian Kölbel, University of St.Gallen
Joint Dinner
Tuesday, 18.11.2025, 09:00-19:30, Executive Campus University of St.Gallen
Impact in Public Markets
The Greenium, ESG Ratings, Shareholder Engagement
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Julian Kölbel, University of St.Gallen
Impact in Private Markets
Responsible ownership, business development, network, exits
Lecturer: tbd
Impact-Linked Finance
Use Cases, Learnings, Design Principles and Case Studies
Lecturer: Bjoern Struewer, Roots of Impact
Blended Finance
Blended finance structures, key requirements, case studies, focus on credit investments and infrastructure
Lecturer: Nadia Nikolova, Allianz Gobal Advisors
Fire Side Chat
Career choices, personal gain, and personal impact
Lecturer: Dr. Peter Wuffli, elea Foundation
Joint Dinner
Wednesday, 20.11.2025, 09:00-13:00, Executive Campus University of St.Gallen
Impact Strategy Across the Portfolio
Allocation of impact capital, due diligence, technological readiness, grant vs. investing
Lecturer: Mac Zellem, Gates Foundation
Communicating Impact without Greenwashing
Key regulations, best practice, the five dimensions of impact reporting
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Julian Kölbel, University of St.Gallen
Reflections on the Bigger Picture
Wrap-up, the role of finance in making progress, your role going forward
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Markus Schmid, Prof. Dr. Julian Kölbel, University of St.Gallen